Amy Austin's (amyaustin) Blog

Not if I have anything to say about it! The FBI reported a jump of 71% in mortgage relief fraud investigations from 2008-2009, and expects this number to have grown in 2010.  That's why it's my duty to educate homeowners in my community on the cautions they need to take, and what the government h...

A recent study in Nevada (a state that holds the nation's highest foreclosure rate), found that only 5% of distressed homeowners knew they had alternatives to foreclosure, and only 3% took advantage of them. It was also found the 1 in 4 homeowners chose to "strategically default," or allow their ...

Today, more than ever, homeowners are in the need of a Certified Distressed Property Expert to help put their nerves to ease. It is normal to feel the stress, anxiety, depression and loss of self-esteem one feels when faced with the possibility of loosing their home. A recent elderly client of mi...